Short answer: the Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt. It ranks #46 of 73 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 3.2/5, at $224.99; the Yamaha HS8S ranks #55, rated 3.0/5, and costs $499.99, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
What the Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt does well: A low cost ported 8 inch subwoofer with a 200 watt amp, an easy entry point for a first subwoofer. The catch: Very compact 18.5 lbs (8.4 kg) size, limited 106.4 dB output, ported room interaction, and entry-level build.
The case for the Yamaha HS8S: A ported 8 inch studio subwoofer with balanced XLR and TRS inputs, a compact way to add bass to studio monitors. The tradeoff: Without a published 20 Hz output result, deep-bass capability is less certain than its midbass figure.
Buy the Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Yamaha HS8S and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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A low cost ported 8 inch subwoofer with a 200 watt amp, an easy entry point for a first subwoofer.
A ported 8 inch studio subwoofer with balanced XLR and TRS inputs, a compact way to add bass to studio monitors.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt | Yamaha HS8S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $224.99 | $499.99 |
| Ranked | #46 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #55 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, front | ported, front |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 51.3 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 69.3 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 91.8 dB | 90.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 98.3 dB | 100.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 104.8 dB | 104.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.7 dB | 106.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 111.8 dB | 107.2 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 106.4 dB | 104.8 dB |
| Dimensions | 15”H x 10.6”W x 12.8”D (381.0 x 269.2 x 325.1 mm) | 13.7”H x 11.8”W x 15.3”D (349.2 x 300.0 x 388.9 mm) |
| Weight | 18.5 lbs (8.4 kg) | 22.5 lbs (10.2 kg) |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | Japan |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | ErinsAudioCorner |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) driver | 8” (203mm) driver |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 105.7 dB |
| Inputs | - | XLR (2), TRS (2, balanced) |
| XLR Input | - | Yes |
| RCA Input | - | No |
| TRS Input | - | Yes |
| Optical Input | - | No |
| Coaxial Input | - | No |
| USB Input | - | No |
| HDMI Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
| Aux Input | - | No |
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